Over 50% of IL corn is exported out of state.
Improving the Illinois, Mississippi, and Ohio River system has been an Illinois Corn Growers Association priority for almost 30 years. Waterways infrastructure gives Illinois farmers and other Illinois industries a competitive advantage over other states in transportation of grain and other agricultural products. However, in the last 50 years, these locks and dams have become dilapidated and outdated. The crumbling lock and dam system costs Illinois corn farmers every day in lost efficiency getting their product to global marketplaces.
Improving our lock and dam system NOW is critical not only for Illinois farmers but also for all Illinois citizens, for our country, and for our world.
As Spring Arrives, Washington Policymakers and Corn Grower Leaders Prepare for the Year Ahead
March is an important month in Washington. It’s the month that cherry blossoms bloom to the delight of city residents and tourists alike, and many outdoor activities, such as marathons, take off,...
MoreLock and Dam Modernization Receives $120 Million Allocation
This week, lock and dam modernization projects on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers saw a $120 million allocation thanks to a bipartisan group of Illinois representatives and senators....
MoreFarm Families Will Lose with the EPA’s New Tailpipe Standard
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Upon reading the final EPA emissions standards for sedans and light-and medium-duty trucks, IL Corn Growers Association President Dave Rylander, a farmer from Victoria, IL,...
MoreGrassroots Advocacy in Action: IL Corn Farmer Leaders Influence Policy in DC
Last week, eleven farmer leaders of IL Corn visited Washington, DC to build relationships with the Illinois congressional delegation, engage in conversations about issues impacting Illinois corn...
MoreCoalition of Business, Labor, Agriculture Groups Unveil Landmark Legislation to Advance Carbon Capture and Storage in Illinois
IL Corn represents farmer members in discussions to promote ethanol market development and protect landowner rights A coalition of business, labor and agriculture groups have united behind...
MoreNEW COVER CROP GUIDE PUBLISHED BY PRECISION CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT
Precision Conservation Management (PCM), a program of IL Corn and the Illinois Soybean Association, released a new cover crop guidebook this month in Prairie Farmer Magazine. PCM has conducted...
More6 Farmers Share Cover Crop Tips
Six Illinois farmers come together to share their insights and experiences on a practice that's not just farming but stewardship of the land, navigating the delicate balance between tradition and...
MorePolicymakers Must Take a Broader Approach to Reducing Tailpipe Emissions
America is in pursuit of a clean energy future, but to get there, our leaders must prioritize a solution that already exists at gas stations across the country. Ethanol, made from corn...
MoreWhite House to Greenlight Year-Round E15 Availability by 2025: Midwest Governors' Request Answered, Promising Environmental and Economic Benefits
The White House announced today that it will answer the April 2022 request of Governor Pritzker and seven other Midwest governors to make E15 available year round starting in 2025. E15 is a 15...
MorePut the BRAKES on HB1634
This week, Illinois state lawmakers tried hitting the gas to incorporate California’s extreme vehicle emissions standards into the Midwest. HB1634 allows California to govern Illinois Vehicle...
MoreIL Corn Thanks Lawmakers for Support of GREET
Seven members of Illinois’s congressional delegation joined a group of 43 lawmakers in a letter to the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Lifecycle Analysis Interagency Working Group voicing their support...
MoreThe Game in Washington that Rivals the Super Bowl
This is the best February since last February. That’s because, like this time last year, my beloved Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. Like millions of Americans, I was glued to the...
MoreIllinois Ag Groups Support Expanded Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program
(Springfield, IL) The IL Corn Growers Association, Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Farm Bureau and American Farmland Trust are seeking expanded state investment into a popular program...
MoreCorn Farmers Key Stakeholders in First SAF Conference
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – IL Corn is pleased to announce the inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) conference uniting the state’s stakeholders in the airline, manufacturing, government and...
MoreGM Corn Ban Updates
A timeline has formulated as efforts continue to resolve Mexico’s proposed ban on genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption. In December 2020, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López...
MorePayments Available for 2023 Cover Crops Through Farmers for Soil Health
Bloomington, Illinois – Farmers in Illinois can receive incentive payments for cover crops planted in 2023 by enrolling in Farmers for Soil Health by February 28. Farmers for Soil Health is a...
MoreIL Corn Celebrates Farm Advocate Megan Dwyer's National Recognition in Young Leaders Competition
Megan Dwyer, a valuable member of the IL Corn team, has clinched 4th place nationally in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture competition. Megan's...
MoreCorn to Capitol: Bunting Serves Second Year as State Rep.
An unconventional pathway to Springfield did not falter Jason Bunting’s steadfast support for agriculture as a freshman member of Illinois’s General Assembly. Former IL Corn Grower...
MoreIL Corn Growers Association Monitoring Fertilizer Tariffs and 2024 Crop Budgets
Bloomington – Last week, the US Department of Commerce set a tax of 7.41% on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco and Russia, which is a decrease from the previous rate of 19.97%. The...
MoreBipartisan Victory: Next Generation Fuels Act Gains Traction as a Solution Lowering Carbon Emissions Nationwide
The IL Corn Growers Association and the ethanol industry have their foot on the petal in full support of the Next Generation Fuels Act in 2024. The bill, which sets a new clean fuel standard,...
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